See you later, DLSU.

I know this is a month late, but whatever. I'm gonna post it anyway!

As of October 11, 2014, I am officially a graduate of De La Salle University-Manila.

• First, I would like to say thank you to my parents for sacrificing so much, working hard and supporting my siblings and I just so we can all get a top quality education. I hope I have made you proud.
• I would like to say thank you to the university for accepting me into their school and providing me grade A education and top of the line materials and equipment. Although DLSU was not my first choice, I'm thankful that I ended up there.
• I would like to say thank you to my professors. Even though I was one of those patapon students, too lazy to send in their works on time, sometimes not even sending them at all, doodling in class, and basically just not reciting, thank you for the insights that all of you have shared to my fellow students and I. You professors don't know it, but I do listen.
• I would like to say thank you to my blockmates. I may have strayed from the pack, but you guys have made my first year in DLSU a little less scary. It's a shame I didn't hang out with you guys more.
• I would like to say thank you to my organization, Green Giant FM. You are the best family anyone could ask for and you guys have made my stay in DLSU an amazing one. Joining GGFM was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I'm not good with long farewell speeches, but I hope all of these thank yous would suffice. I will miss the student life, but hey, maybe one day I'll go back to doing academics. Art school!

But for now, off to the real world!

Summer 2014

This summer, my family and I took a five day vacation on the wonderful island of Boracay.

And of all the things I forgot to bring, it had to be my camera. But hey, I got to take a couple of sunny pictures with my iTouch. 

The sky was clear, the sun was bright, and the sea water was cold and refreshing. And sand. SAND EVERYWHERE.

There were a lot of activities to do on the island. We went island hopping, sunset watching, and we rode banana boats! There were also land sports such as ziplines, ATVs, and Zorbs. 

And if you love making sand castles in the sand (see what I did there?) like these sand pieces that were created by the children on the island, the white sands of Boracay are just amazing.

Although I had a great time, I don't plan on coming back any time soon. It was fun, but five days was more than enough for me. And I need to take the sand out of everything.

Best gifts EVER.

This is a very late post because I just got the SD card for my camera back from my uncle.

Anywho, last Friday, I went to Cubao X again for some double date bonding time and got the sweetest gifts ever from Chris.

from left to right: Manikako DIY doll, yellow paisley bag, wooden paint palette, bottles of oils, varnish, and cleaner, 24 oil paint set, table top easel, and two panel canvases

I got a table top easel, a 24 oil paint set, linseed oil, 3-in-1 oil painting medium, super fine retouch varnish, cleaner (for the oil paint), two panel canvases, and a wooden paint palette. I'm extremely happy because I finally get to practice oil painting, which, by the way, is very difficult.

I also included a couple of things I bought in the photo: a yellow bag with paisley prints and a Manikako DIY doll. Not only did I buy myself a purdy bag and a crafts doll, but I also helped out a charity that funds free art workshops for Filipino children in need.

I'll make a post about the Manikako doll's makeover soon.

More adventures to come!

xoxo
- Kat :3

Such lovely, lovely stickers!

Although they're Php50 ($1.12) per pack of three to four random stickers, I couldn't help myself! They are just so cute and I was told that the owner of the shop made the designs himself/herself. I ended up buying three packs and I might come back to the store to buy more designs.

And I'll be sure to come back to buy one of their adorable bags too.

xoxo
- Kat :3

Cubao X Adventure. Finally!

Eliza, Nico, Chris, and I went to Cubao X yesterday. Considered to be a very hipster place, I would very much like to agree. It's like a tiny shopping strip with cafes, bars, restaurants, clothes, vinyls, and vintage antique collectibles.

We ended up hanging out in The Appraisery, a cafe made for geeks and the geek-at-heart. Aside from their really good frappes and paninis, and the interesting decor, it's also a place for people to play Dungeons & Dragons, card games like Magic: The Gathering, and board games. Oh! And they also have extremely cool books for customers to read. They even have the new Neil Gaiman book, Fortunately, The Milk, illustrated by the talented Skottie Young.

We spent the whole day playing board games, we didn't get the chance to walk around and check out the vintage shops while they were still open. I was hoping to buy something in this one store, but they closed up early. Oh well. There's always next time. And hey, The Appraisery will probably be our new hang out place tee hee.

A day of fun, laughs, and saving the world. I can't wait for our next adventure.

xoxo

- Kat :3